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Insider Trading Report: AZZ Inc (AZZ)
Ken Lavelle, President atAZZ Inc (AZZ), recently added 2,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by nearly 9 percent, and came to a total cost just over $69,000. The buy comes a few days after the…
Oct 20, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Suncor Energy (SU)
Shares of oil and gas explorerSuncor Energy (SU) are up about 35 percent in the past year. One trader sees a short-term drop ahead for the stock. That’s based on the November $25 puts. With 29 days…
Oct 20, 2022
Follow Growth for Great Returns – Even If It Means Patience Now
Companies can’t control what the stock market is doing. That’s why great companies will sell off in a bear market along with poor ones. It also means that companies facing strong growth may continue…
Oct 19, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Veris Residential Inc (VRE)
Akiva Katz, a director atVeris Residential Inc (VRE), recently bought 376,101 shares. The buy increased the director’s stake by 7.6 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $4.36 million. The…
Oct 19, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Snap (SNAP)
Shares of social media companySnap (SNAP) are down 86 percent over the past year. One trader sees room fur a further decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the March 17, 2023 $6 puts. With 149…
Oct 19, 2022
For Better Investment Results, Capitalize on Multiple Fears
Markets are always bothered by something. That can lead to short-term opportunities that disappear when the fear does. That can include anything from a war to the current fears over how long the Fed…
Oct 18, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Enviva Inc (EVA)
Thomas Meth, president ofEnviva Inc (EVA), recently added 5,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 1.2 percent, and came to a total cost of just over $254,000. He was joined by the company…
Oct 18, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Philip Morris International (PM)
Shares of tobacco product companyPhilip Morris International (PM) are down about 11 percent over the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the coming weeks. That’s based off of the November 18 $90…
Oct 18, 2022
Buy Beaten Down Winners Ahead of the Next Market Rally
Bear markets tend to occur every few years. And they include a selloff in all assets – whether of high quality or poor. It’s unusual for blue-chip names to take such a big hit in the span of a year…
Oct 17, 2022
Insider Trading Report: UMH Properties Inc (UMH)
Matthew Hirsch, a director atUMH Properties Inc (UMH), recently picked up 3,207 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 8.5 percent, and came to a total price of $49,933. That’s on top of other…
Oct 17, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Caterpillar (CAT)
Shares of construction equipment manufacturerCaterpillar (CAT) have lost about 8 percent in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in shares in the coming months. That’s based on the December $195…
Oct 17, 2022
Stick With Stocks That Have Inflation-Fighting Power
It’s become clear that last year’s rise in inflation hasn’t moderated yet. It may continue for some time. That can impact the economy in a number of ways. For investors, the biggest is how a…
Oct 14, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)
Michael Quartieri, CFO atDave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY), recently increased his holdings by 5,000 shares. The buy increased his total ownership by nearly 14 percent, and came to a total…
Oct 14, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Bank of America (BAC)
Shares of financial giantBank of America (BAC) have lost nearly one-third of their value in the past year amid a slowing economy and rising interest rates. One trader sees a rebound in the weeks…
Oct 14, 2022
Stick With Companies Looking Forward Amid the Current Economic Slowdown
The market outlook is grim. Stocks continue to set new lows. Many companies are facing challenges. But a few are using this time of hardship to set themselves up for success when the economy turns…
Oct 13, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Lazydays Holdings (LAZY)
B. Riley Financial (RILY), a major holder ofLazydays Holdings (LAZY), recently added 191,203 shares. The buy increased the fund’s stake by nearly 11 percent, and came to a total cost of just under…
Oct 13, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: AT&T (T)
Shares of telecom companyAT&T (T) are down about 22 percent over the past year and have been sliding to new 52-week lows in recent sessions. One trader sees a rebound for shares in the coming…
Oct 13, 2022
Pessimism In the Chip Space Is Getting Overblown – Buy This Top Name
Traders loved chip companies during the last bull market. In the current bear market? Not so much. Slowing PC sales, a declining economy, and supply chain issues have created a mess for the space.…
Oct 12, 2022
Insider Trading Report: Thor Industries (THO)
Peter Orthwein, a director atThor Industries (THO), recently added 20,000 shares. The buy increased his holdings by 2 percent, and came to a total cost of $1,450,000. This marks the first insider…
Oct 12, 2022
Unusual Options Activity: Apple (AAPL)
Shares of consumer tech giantApple (AAPL) are now about flat over the past year. One trader sees a bump higher in the coming weeks. That’s based on the October 28 $139 calls. With 16 days until…
Oct 12, 2022